General Assembly Overrides ‘Smart Grid’ Veto
By The Associated Press
The Illinois General Assembly has overridden Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that addresses so-called Smart Grid technology.
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Danville Farmer’s Market Begins Season
Vendors say there was a decent crowd as the Downtown Danville Farmer’s Market was starting its fourth season. There were 8 vendors selling a variety of products next to the city library Wednesday morning.
Schnucks Seeks Venue Change in Card-Breach Lawsuit
By The Associated Press, with addtional reporting from Illinois Public Media
The Schnucks supermarket chain wants an Illinois lawsuit related to a security breach affecting up to 2.4 million credit and debit cards of its customers moved to a federal court.
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Consumer issues,
Economics
Urbana Resolution to Challenge Carle Tax-Exempt Status
By Jeff Bossert
The Urbana city council is expected to take its first vote next week on a resolution opposing Carle Foundation Hospital’s tax-exempt status.
How Language and Culture Play into Phishing Scams
By Nina Porzucki
It happens to all of us. You get an email from a friend with a suspicious looking link. You know you shouldn’t open it, but the subject is just too enticing.
House Passes Madigan Pension Reform Plan
By Amanda Vinicky, With Additional Reporting from Illinois Public Media
A plan that will leave state employees and teachers with reduced retirement benefits made it out of the Illinois House on Thursday.
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Consumer issues,
Government
UI Flash Index Highest Reading in Nearly Six Years
By Jeff Bossert
A monthly indicator of Illinois’ economic progress has shown its highest reading since August 2007.
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Consumer issues,
Economics
UI Credit Union: Schnuck’s Breach Hit Nearly 5,600 Cards
By Jeff Bossert
An administrator with U of I Employees Credit Union says nearly 5,600 of its credit and debit cards were affected by the cyber-attack that hit area Schnuck’s locations.
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Immigration Debate Puts Farm Workers Union In Spotlight
By Don Gonyea
A new immigration bill is expected to be introduced in the U.S. Senate next week. One big hurdle toward that was cleared this week when the United Farm Workers reached a deal with growers that would address wages and caps the number of visas allowed for new workers.
Shimkus, Davis, Weigh in on Obama Budget Plan
By Jeff Bossert
A downstate Illinois Congressman says President Barack Obama is taking a ‘realistic’ approach in his fiscal budget. But a fellow Republican calls cuts to Medicare and Social Security 'irresponsible.'
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Consumer issues,
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Transportation